1933/34 Pickup Firewall

[Redhorse1947]

Attached is a picture of a 1934 pickup firewall.

Can someone tell me WHAT the 1/2" hole I've indicated is used for?

THANKS for the comments!

 

[2ndgeer]

Not a stock hole. Someone added it. Here's a stock firewall (without patent plate attached).

 

[sturgis 39]

That hole was only used on the late 32 and than again on the late 33 and early 34 firewalls. They discontinued that hole for various reasons as explained in the book by Rector C Fiellds that was published in 1939. A copy of this book is hard to find and they demand big money. The book was reprinted in 1941 and all of the originals were thrown away which created a big demand for the second printing. You should pic up copy of this book and you will get less information about this hole than you have from this quick reply.

I other words I do not have a clue but I just cleaned my keyboard and wanted to see if it still works.

This quick reply should prevent you for thanking people in advance. Just kidding.

 

[Scott/Mn]

Redhorse- You could plug the hole with a Columbia rear axle control!

Of course a few more parts are required.

 

[DavidG]

With respect, there was no factory-made hole in that location on any '32 model firewall, LHD or RHD, early or late.

 

[31chevy]

Here are some pic's of mine, I don't see that hole but i'm not sure that mine is correct either.
Gary.